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The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

By Angela Entzminger

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Join animation professionals Angela Entzminger and Jeff Schuetze as they interview individuals working in the animation industry in television, film and games. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be an animator, character designer, storyboard artist, visual development guru, a super star in the mobile gaming industry or more, then this podcast is for you! Visit the website at www.theanimatedjourney.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @animjourney, check out the Tumblr at www.theanimatedjourney.tumblr.com and become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney for photos, news, guest's portfolio links and more!

In part 2 of our last animation podcast episode of 2018 animation director Crystal Stromer returns to discuss the role of a director in both television and feature film animation, working on Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, Unikitty,

Animator Crystal Stromer returns to discuss working as an animation director for Teen Titans Go! To The Movies. Crystal discusses how she became an animation director on the film, working alongside the talented crew,

In part II of our interview with Jack Kasprzak, Jack shares his experiences working on DreamWorks TV’s Spirit Riding Free and the importance of great communication in order to work well on a production. We also discuss his work with the SketchZone Pod

Hello everyone! It’s Halloween Eve (that’s a thing!) and there were so many news stories in the world of animation that we created a bonus episode to talk about it. We discuss Ed Catmull retiring from Pixar, the Animation Guild’s new agreements,

Jack Kasprzak is no stranger to the world of animation. After graduating from art school and working for nearly 10 years as a VFX artist for Digital Domain on such films as X-Men: Days of Future Past, 2012, TRON:Legacy, Transformers: Dark of the Moon,

CleanEp. 080: The making of One Small Step with TAIKO Studios - Part II - The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

One Small Step tells the story of Luna, a Chinese American girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut. In part two of our interview with the masterminds behind TAIKO Studios we spoke with CG Supervisor and Rigger Joy Johnson and Head of Pipeline and Tech.

CleanEp. 079: The making of One Small Step with TAIKO Studios - Part I - The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

One Small Step tells the story of Luna, a Chinese American girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut. In part one of our interview with the masterminds behind TAIKO Studios, the company behind this amazing short,

Episode 078 features part 2 of our interview with animator, illustrator, storyboard and comic artist Alina Chau! In this interview Alina shares how her heritage and unique experiences influence her artwork,

Animator, illustrator, storyboard and comic artist Alina Chau shares her experiences growing up in Hong Kong, studying animation at UCLA and working in multiple aspects of the animation industry from gaming to television shows at studios ranging from E.

Art Center alum and all around amazing person Victoria Orolfo is today’s guest on The Animated Journey Podcast! Victoria shares how she manages her time and creates fantastic art for clients ranging from BLT Communications to Riot Games,

In episode 075, part 2 of our interview with animator Alex Salsberg, Alex shares how he and several of his animation compatriots started Animatic Boston, the dos and don’ts of networking, taking care of your mental health,

As a kid Alex Salsberg created comics and dreamed of working in the animation industry. After attending Rochester Institute of Technology, teaching animation and freelancing for several years Alex created his own animation business, PokeGravy Studios,

Episode 073 features American Dad! storyboard artist Lila Martinez! Lila grew up in Mexico City, studied graphic design, attended Vancouver Film School to study animation, and created her own animation boutique studio BEFORE moving to the states to

Episode 072 of The Animated Journey features animator-designer-storyboard artist-shorts creator Andrea Gerstmann! Andrea journeyed from Canada to the U.S. to pursue her career in animation. Since arriving in the states she has worked on numerous shows .

Episode 071 of the Animated Journey Podcast is here with part 2 of our Convention Roundtable! In this episode artists and convention exhibitors Casey Robin, Jeff Schuetze and Alina Chau share tips and tricks for getting all of your convention supplies,.

What’s happening in the world of animation? Well, we had so much fun talking about news, SoCal events and Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War that we decided to turn it into an entire bonus episode. Enjoy!

CTNX, Comic-Con, Emerald City, MoCCA…You’ve always dreamed of exhibiting at conventions, but where do you start? How do you decide which prints, art books, buttons or pins to sell? Which conventions do you tackle first?

Once you’ve earned your animation internship, what do you do? What’s the best way to work hard and interact with your coworkers? And what happens if you get the job? Or don’t? Join us for part two of the Animation Internship Roundtable with return

How do you get an animation internship? What should you say during an internship interview? And once you land the job, how do you show your coworkers and supervisors that you would be a great addition to the team without coming across as creepy and wei.

Storyboard artist and The Animation Network Podcast creator and host Kris Wimberly joins us for episode 066! Kris dreamed of working in the animation industry and his pursuit of learning the fundamentals of art as well as networking with industry pro

Episode 065 of The Animated Journey Podcast features Titmouse production assistant Erik Perez! Growing up Perez spent his childhood watching shows on Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon and drawing cartoons. He soon discovered that there were people behind.

Storyboard revisionist for Nickelodeon’s hit preschool show Shimmer and Shine Lauren Krieger is today’s fabulous guest! In episode 64 Lauren shares her experience growing up in Minnesota, researching art schools to find the best fit for her future c

In the final installment of our interview with Disney Feature Layout Assistant Andi Nakasone, Andi dives into the world of Disney Feature animation and working in layout. He discusses the importance of networking,

Welcome to the first episode of 2018 featuring the amazingly talented Andi Nakasone! Andi grew up in Okinawa, Japan and moved to the states to study…archeology. But he soon discovered that storytelling was his life’s passion and began to pursue cine

Background painter for Disney Publishing, Cartoon Network and Rough Draft Studios Nic Gregory joins us for episode 061 of The Animated Journey Podcast! In this last episode of 2017, Nic shares how his love for Fantasia and all things animation led him .

Episode 060 features the talented Joseph Coleman! Joseph spent his formative years skateboarding, drawing, playing video games and winning art contests in Macon, Mississippi. After attending undergrad at Memphis College of Art and grad school at Academ.

In today’s episode independent animator Anthony Gardea shares how his love for storytelling and animation inspired him and his wife Becky Gill to create the independent production company Nominous Animation. Together with a team of animators,

Stephen Silver shares the rest of the story in part 2 of our interview! We discuss why it’s important to never stop learning, discovering your purpose, why failure can be good, life as a caricature artist and more.

Character designer, instructor and author Stephen Silver began his career almost immediately out of high school, working at various theme parks as a caricature artist before becoming a character designer in the animation industry.

In today’s podcast 3D animator Nicole Ridgwell shares her experiences working as an animation intern at both Walt Disney Feature Animation and Pixar, and how those internships paved the way for her animation career at studios like Nickelodeon and The

Multi-faceted writer and artist Mia Resella shares her story on today’s podcast! From performing in plays in high school to attending UC Santa Barbara and UCLA to working for organizations such as Moonbot, DreamWorks and the Roald Dahl Estate to beco

Ilana Schwartz aka Javadoodles is a 3D Animator at Nickelodeon Animation Studio whose work includes promos, animation and social media art for many of Nick’s shows including The Loud House, Paw Patrol, and Bunsen Is A Beast!

Michigan’s own Sarah Johnson is today’s guest on The Animated Journey Podcast! Sarah shares her experiences growing up in a small town, her love for all things animation (especially Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and how she survived her post-college

The Nickelodeon Summer miniseries continues this week with Pinky Malinky Production Assistant James Mosley! James possesses the unique distinction of having served as a NickTern, worked as a Production Assistant on two Nick shows and has created 67 ind.

From actor to animator to recruiter, Ariel Goldberg’s story is a true testament to how hard work, dedication and being willing to step out and meet new and interesting people not only helps one in their career but also in life.

The Nickelodeon Summer miniseries continues with animator Crystal Stromer! Crystal’s work expands the animation universe ranging from 2D animation to puppetry. She served as an animator for several shows including Nickelodeon’s El Tigre and as an a

The Nickelodeon Summer miniseries continues with today’s amazing guest, Post Production Supervisor Amy Reynolds! Amy shares her story of working on a variety of animated shows such as American Dad! and The Cleveland Show,

Welcome to the first episode of the podcast’s new mini series, Nickelodeon Summer! All summer long The Animated Journey will feature interviews with individuals working at Nickelodeon Animation Studio in beautiful Burbank, CA.

In the conclusion with my interview with Cassie Soliday we go out with a bang by discussing her work on her creative writing podcast Jammiest Bits of Jam, writing and editing The Animation Network Podcast Newsletter and the importance of pursuing your .

In part 2 of today’s interview Cassie Soliday discusses the ins and outs of working as a Script Coordinator for the hit Disney Junior show Puppy Dog Pals, how one gets a job as a writer in the animation industry,

Cassie Soliday works as the Script Coordinator for Wild Canary Animation’s Puppy Dog Pals on Disney Junior, is the creator of the diary comic Life Scientist, creator and host of The Ink and Paint Girls Podcast,

Actor, animator, storyboard and comic artist Jeff Schuetze knows a thing or two about working hard to perfecting your craft as an artist. His animation experience includes creating animated shorts for companies like College Humor,

Freelance Visual Development Artist is well known for her whimsical style, beautiful pin-up girls, delightful and sometimes scary creatures, and her love of using traditional media to create her art. In today’s interview she discusses the importance o

In part two of the podcast actor, acting coach and author Ed Hooks discusses the future of animation as an art form as well as his latest book, Craft Notes for Animators. In the book Ed examines the story and craft behind Walt Disney Feature’s Snow Wh

In today’s episode world-renowned acting coach Ed Hooks discusses how he became a professional actor and how he became one of the most well-known acting teachers for animators. His book, Acting for Animators,

Annie-nominated Pixar Story Artist Louise Smythe returns to share her experience reviewing portfolios at CTNX 2016 as well as to talk movies and storytelling. It’s a fun conclusion to our two part episode that you won’t want to miss!

Annie-nominated Story Artist Louise Smythe shares her story today on the podcast! Growing up in Memphis, TN Louise dreamed of becoming an illustrator. While in college she discovered the magic of animation via Disney behind-the-scenes segments on DVD,

In today’s episode artist and animator Morghan Gill shares how her love of animation inspired her to attend Laguna College of Art Design and pursue her dreams of becoming a professional artist. She discusses what it’s like working for various studi

Freelance Artist Mallory Carlson’s first memory was coloring the walls of her home with a crayon, and from that first moment she knew that her destiny awaited her in the arts. In the years since Mallory has made her mark on the world as a children’s

Growing up in Norway Eivind Andvig and his friends created super 8 films, played video games, watched movies and enjoyed being kids in the 90s. His passion for storytelling led him to studying illustration in England and eventually studying in the Unit

In part two of my interview with Scotland Barnes we discuss what it was like working at various retail jobs to make ends meet, having an all or nothing mentality, how he found his freelance jobs, teaching at the university level,

CleanEp. 033: Scotland Barnes - Disney TV Animation Storyboard Artist and former Art Instructor at Academy of Art University - Part I - The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Scotland Barnes is one of the hardest working people in the animation industry today. In part one of our interview he talks about graduating from undergrad and grad school during economic downturns, working at various survival jobs,

In episode 032 storyboard artist and animator Everett Downing discusses how he landed his various jobs at the top studios in the industry, what it was like getting interviewed on NPR, Wired Magazine, i09 and more for 365 Supers and his current project,.

CleanEp. 031: Everett Downing - Storyboard Artist for Sony Pictures Animation and Creator of 'The Book of Mojo' - Part I - The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals

Animator and Storyboard Artist Everett Downing turned his love of comics, movies and storytelling into a career at some of the most well-known studios in the animation industry including Big Idea, Blue Sky, Pixar,

Eliot Min went from being a concept art at a video game studios like Harmonix, 38 Studios and Disney Interactive to forming a team and creating the epic 2D fighting game Cerebrawl. In today’s interview Eliot shares his journey from going to art schoo

If you love storyboarding, you’ll love today’s interview with Pixar Story Artist Michael Yates! Michael worked as a Story Trainee at both Disney Feature Animation and DreamWorks Animation, as well as working as a Story Intern at Pixar,

In part two of my interview with Niko and the Sword of Light Storyboard Artist Alex Kwan, we discuss how to manage your time as a freelancer, the importance of saying no to jobs, her amazing trip to Japan and her tours of various Japanese animation s

2D animator and storyboard artist Alex Kwan shares how she decided to jump into the field of animation! She’s worked on a number of amazing shows including WordGirl for Soup2Nuts and Motorcity; China, IL and Niko and the Sword of Light for Titmouse.

Freelance artist, children’s book illustrator and kitten enthusiast Chelsea Kenna graces the podcast today with her words of wisdom on succeeding in art school, making the transition from working as a lead artist at a video game studio to working ful

Voltron. Korra. TMNT. Generator Rex. These are just some of the amazing shows that director and storyboard artist Steve Ahn counts as highlights in his illustrious 10 year career. In our interview Steve shares his experiences growing up in various re

In part two of this week’s episode Todd discusses what he would tell his younger self, the art of pitching your own series to various networks, the importance of taking time off from work, how to get hired for freelance jobs (and not work for free) a

This week Todd and I enjoyed an excellent and fun conversation about his journey from student to professional at studios like Titmouse and now at Puny Entertainment where he works as a character designer on the new Amazon series Danger & Eggs.

Tim is an amazing and hardworking guy who I first met as a student at Academy of Art University. He originally dreamed of being a fine artist and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in Illustration/Graphic Design.

Episode 21 features the amazing and awesome Erin McGarry! Erin works as a visual development and storyboard artist at a mobile game start-up in San Francisco called ClassDojo. Before launching her career in the mobile gaming industry she attended Princ.

In today’s interview ‘We Bare Bears’ creator and executive producer Daniel Chong discusses what it’s like running a hit animated television show. Daniel is no stranger to hard work and dedication, having storyboarded for ten years in feature a

In part two of my interview with Michael Tucker we discuss what it was like transitioning from being a student at San Jose State University to becoming a production assistant intern at Pixar, to being hired full-time at Pixar and then to becoming a pro

Cinzia Angelini is the pro’s pro when it comes to the field of animation. The animation veteran who specializes in animation and storyboarding has worked for some of the most well-known companies in the industry including Amblimation, DreamWorks,

Michael Tucker is no stranger to hard work and dedication. As a student at San Jose State University he worked on a number of animation and video game projects. Later he interned with famed game developers John and Brenda Romero.

Daria Eremina grew up in the former USSR, learned how to speak English in school and by watching Babylon 5, and earned her Bachelor’s degree at Moscow State University. She then moved to the United States and earned her MFA in animation and visual ef

In part two of Pat Marconett’s interview, Pat discusses his work on Adult Swim’s Mr. Pickles, Fox ADHD’s Axe Cop and Disney TV Animation’s Sofia The First. He also talks about the importance of having a personal project and how that helps fue

Pat Marconett worked his way up from learning how to draw at San Jose State University to interning at PDI/DreamWorks and Nickelodeon, working in the mobile gaming industry and working on shows like Mr. Pickles, Friends Night, VeggieTales,

This week’s episode features Pixar Story Artist Rosana Sullivan! Rosie started her collegiate career in science, with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. After taking an art elective and being encouraged by some of her professors she found her true

This week on Episode 11 of The Animated Journey I interviewed a true super star in the field – Tamara Lusher-Stocker! Tamara has the illustrious distinction of working as an animator on the BIG THREE Disney Renaissance films – Beauty and the Beast,

In the exciting conclusion to the three part interview with Marji Bordner, Marji discusses the opportunities now available to learn about the craft of animation and getting more involved, the pros and cons of art school, the future of movies and TV,

In part II of my interview with Marji Bordner we discuss how to make Christian-themed content cool instead of lame, the pros and cons of going to art school, how amazing it is that animation can be made at home,

Marji Bordner is a powerhouse of animation talent! After graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design she landed her first animation job at Radical Axis, working on Adult Swim’s hit show Squidbillies,

In part 2 Eric dives deep into his career as a professional animator and what it’s like working as a freelancer. He discusses what it was like to venture into the realm of mobile games while working for Playdom,

Eric Cerda is no stranger to the world of animation. After seeing Who Framed Roger Rabbit he knew that the animator’s path was the way for him. He attended the Savannah College of Art and Design during the end of feature 2D animation in the United Sta

In 2015 Alyce Tzue became the Student Academy Award Gold Winner For Best Animated Film for her 3D animated short film Soar. Currently she works as a live action music video director for Smule in San Francisco, CA.

Christine Knopp’s career spans from working in game design to book illustration to teaching at Academy of Art University. In this interview she shares how she worked full-time while also attending school, starting her school’s visual development cl

Domee Shi emigrated from China to Canada, studied at Sheridan and interned at Pixar Animation Studios as a Story Intern. At the end of her internship she became a Story Artist at the studio and worked on the Academy Award winning Inside Out,

Chiara Ferrari works as a layout artist at DHX Media in Vancouver, Canada on The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show for Netflix. In this episode she discusses how she made the switch from science to animation, what it’s like living in Canada and why 2D ani

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This podcast is soo well done and very informative. I love the variety of guests on the show and Angela is a natural good listener, convesationalist and easy going host. Every episode is worth a listen, no matter what your focus in the industry is. For example, my interest is in Backgrounds and Visdev, so when I saw the episode on Ed Hooks, a well known teacher of acting for animation, I admit I was tempted to pass. However, I thought, there is probably nuggets of gold in each episode and BOY was there!! Mr. Hooks is a gem. I loved his interview in part one and I'm about to listen to part two, but I loved hearing his take on the animation industry so much that I had to stop and write this review. Thank you for creating this show. I enjoy it so so much!!!

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Great information and inspiring stories from outstanding animation professionals! Extremely recommended for everyone that loves this craft.

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sara_caudill

Ms. Entzminger's podcast is a breath of fresh air. It's refreshing to listen to stories of industry insiders who often take roundabout paths before settling on pursuing careers in animation! Plus, it helps that Ms. Entzminger's questions are so well-composed and lead to such insightful responses. Well done!